Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2003 Renault Clio Petrol 1149cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 948,636 miles on the clock, averaging 97,098 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 DCE
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 948,636 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 853,773 |
| Average per year | 97,098 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 DCE |
| Make | Renault |
| Model | Clio |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1149cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 DCE
What car is SM53 DCE?
SM53 DCE is an blue Renault Clio, petrol (1149cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 DCE?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 DCE was 948,636 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 DCE passed its MOT?
SM53 DCE has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2016.
Is SM53 DCE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 DCE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SM53 DCE?
SM53 DCE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.